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Head coach David Fizdale said he doesn't think Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is as close to returning as the big man says he is.

New York's franchise player told GQ.com that he was closing in on a return and that he's already started contact drills, but those drills happened in rehab sessions and not at actual practice. "I know he’s feeling better, obviously his progress. We’re all excited about every step he takes forward," Fizdale said. He added that the Knicks have no interest in bringing him back before's 100 percent and that he doesn't envision Porzingis practicing anytime soon. There's no guarantee we see him at all this season, so he's just a stash if you have I.R. spots. Nov 19 - 9:44 AM

Knicks coach David Fizdale said there have been "no huge jumps" in Kristaps Porzingis' rehab from ACL surgery.

There is still no timetable for his return and Porzingis is still limited to jogging and shooting. "He's grinding," Fizdale said. "It's just one of those injuries we're going to take our time with, make sure it's right." He refused to comment on whether he expected to get Porzingis back this season. This doesn't change KP's status as a guy best left unowned in re-draft leagues without injured-reserve spots. Nov 8 - 6:15 PM

The Knicks will not come to an agreement with Kristaps Porzingis on a rookie extension prior to Monday’s deadline.

This was the expectation all along because it allows the Knicks to keep their flexibility. Porzingis will become a restricted free agent in 2019 and the Knicks obviously aren't going to let him go. As for his knee rehab, he still isn't sprinting yet and remains without a timetable, and it's a bit concerning that the Knicks haven't ruled out the idea of Porzingis sitting out the entire season. Oct 15 - 9:36 AM

He did say he has started to run, though. Porzingis also said he is not going to return until he is 110 percent healthy and cleared medically. This all fits in to what the Knicks have been saying that they won't rush him back. It's very unclear when KP will return and his target date could be anywhere from Christmas until next year's camp, according to some reports. His prospective fantasy owners shouldn't be expecting much from The Unicorn. Sep 24 - 12:15 PM

Lee is inching his way closer to a return, but we'd consider him doubtful for Tuesday's game with that being the first of a back-to-back set. Lee will assuredly be dealing with a minutes limit once he's cleared to play, and there are no guarantees that he'll be a significant part of the rotation, so he's safe to leave on the wire in all formats.

Hezonja was a DNP-CD on Friday and it's unclear if he would have played vs. his former team tonight even if he was healthy. Prior to the game, Hezonja said playing in Orlando would be "a big game for me ... I was there for three years. It’s definitely a little different feeling." We'll consider him questionable for Tuesday's home game.

Head coach David Fizdale said he doesn't think Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is as close to returning as the big man says he is.

New York's franchise player told GQ.com that he was closing in on a return and that he's already started contact drills, but those drills happened in rehab sessions and not at actual practice. "I know he’s feeling better, obviously his progress. We’re all excited about every step he takes forward," Fizdale said. He added that the Knicks have no interest in bringing him back before's 100 percent and that he doesn't envision Porzingis practicing anytime soon. There's no guarantee we see him at all this season, so he's just a stash if you have I.R. spots.

Lance Thomas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee for removal of loose bodies and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Thomas started the first five games of the season but had then seen his minutes reduced dramatically as the Knicks committed to playing their youngsters. Over his last five appearances, Thomas averaged just 4.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 11.1 minutes. He belongs on waivers in all fantasy formats. Kevin Knox is working his way back from an ankle injury, and will soak up the minutes Thomas leaves behind.

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